Fire Crew Chief

Fire Crew Chief

Principal Accountabilities

• *(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)*
• Serve as lead crew member at a site to provide quality resource protection and fire fighting support for structural, aircraft, and other fire-related hazardous operations in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD), contract, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards
• Perform fire suppression, rescue, and prevention activities as directed by senior fire officer to ensure adequate response and minimize loss of life and property
• Ensure assigned fire fighting personnel, vehicles, and equipment are operational and available
• Direct and control fire attack, confinement, salvage, overhaul, ventilation, and rescue activities to include first responder care, using logic and reasoning to identify options, solutions, or approaches to situations
• Assess and document initial conditions of emergency scene and provide information to supervisor for required reports
• Direct crew members and participate in the care and maintenance of fire fighting equipment, fire station, and surrounding grounds
• Resolve minor administrative and personnel issues and refer major situations to senior fire officer
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Fluently read, write, speak, and understand English to interpret and explain codes, plans, provide training, and write reports
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Experience & Education

• Minimum six (6) years of experience in fire services
• Prefer associate’s degree in fire science management, emergency management, public administration, or associated discipline
• DOD, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or National Pro-Board Certifications as Fire Fighter I and II, Fire Officer I, Fire Inspector I, Fire Instructor I, and HazMat Operations; Airport Fire Fighter if applicable to assigned location

• Hazardous Materials Incident Commander Certification

• Prefer First Responder and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) qualified

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

Travel

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